BMC Biology Journal Citation Rate 2026
1741-7007
Springer Nature
GB
Q1 Quartile Open Access Established Impact
About BMC Biology
BMC Biology (BB) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Chromosomal and Genetic Variations and Developmental Biology and Gene Regulation, published by Springer Nature in GB, catalogued under ISSN 1741-7007. As of 2026, it has a 2023 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 4.43 (Q1 quartile) — the average number of citations its recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, not the Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor. It is fully open access. OpenAlex records 3,520 works and 165,162 citations, with an h-index of 177.
Authors typically receive a first decision in around 65 days.
BMC Biology Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
BMC Biology has a 2023 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 4.43, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Chromosomal and Genetic Variations research area. This is the average number of citations the journal's recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data — not the Clarivate (JCR) Journal Impact Factor.
As a fully open-access publication, BMC Biology makes all articles freely available to readers. Average submission-to-decision turnaround is approximately 65 days.
Researchers looking to publish in BMC Biology should review the journal's submission tips and verify the latest indexing status against Scopus, DOAJ, and Web of Science using our indexing tracker. To compare BMC Biology against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for BMC Biology
- Be prepared for a longer review cycle — decisions typically take around 65 days.
- This journal covers Chromosomal and Genetic Variations, Developmental Biology and Gene Regulation, Genomics and Phylogenetic Studies. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How BMC Biology Compares
Compared against 55 journals in the same research areas.
| ISSN (Print) | 1741-7007 |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Springer Nature |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
| Review Speed | ~65 days to first decision |
In-depth profile & metrics
BMC Biology is published by Springer Nature and based in United Kingdom. It publishes on an open-access basis.
In our subject taxonomy, BMC Biology is classified under Chromosomal and Genetic Variations, Developmental Biology and Gene Regulation, Genomics and Phylogenetic Studies and Invertebrate Immune Response Mechanisms.
For prospective authors, BMC Biology returns a first decision in about 65 days (longer for its field).
Its most recent citation rate stands at 4.425.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 4.425 | 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex) |
Metrics are sourced from OpenAlex, DOAJ and Scopus and reflect the latest data we hold. The headline figure is a 2-year citation rate (OpenAlex), not a Clarivate Impact Factor. Always verify against the journal's official site before relying on it. See our Methodology or report a correction.
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Research Highlights
Recently published high-impact papers in this journal:
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